Field Service Representative/Install Tech

Field Service Representative/Install Tech

Facility:  Field and Woburn, MA location

General Description

The individual in this position is primarily responsible for supporting Hutchinson’s Service Division and the installation, inspection, and testing of its marine product lines aboard military and commercial ships, and other similar applications throughout the United States and abroad.

Specific Duties

Willingness to travel to various shipyards throughout the United States and abroad to install Hutchinson OEM products on commercial and military vessels and other various applications.

• Follow all applicable environmental, health, and safety rules and procedures and immediately report all dangerous situations, near-misses, and injuries.

• Install and test components and assemblies across various military and commercial applications.

• Preparing and packing tools and equipment for installation efforts

• Critical evaluation of technical output from self and others (test results, designs, procedures, etc.).

• Generating trip reports

• Efficient personal time management, organization, and task prioritization

• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, order, and cleanliness.

• When not traveling, you will be working within the plant maintenance department. 

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3-5 years in related mechanical/technical experience 

• High technical aptitude for handling hardware, hand and power tools, mechanical fasteners as well as chemical-based adhesives and bonding agents.

• Excellent written and oral technical communication skills

• Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, US Navy personnel, teammates, etc.

• Ability to climb up and down ladders and crawl into tight spaces aboard commercial and military ships.

• Flexibility with schedule to accommodate last minute and medium to long duration travel obligations.

  • Air travel within CONUS up to 65% / year

• Ability to obtain a valid passport to meet overseas travel requirements.

  • Occasional travel outside CONUS, up to 2 times/year

• Ability to solve problems quickly in a high-stress environment.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Work well in a team environment.

• Work well in a leadership role.

• Deal with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and others in a professional manner.

• Must have the ability to satisfactorily complete a background check and obtain access to secure US military facilities, such as US Naval installations.

• Valid driver’s license

Work Environment

This job is working on ships and in a manufacturing plant environment. This position is technical and requires the ability to handle hardware, hand and power tools, mechanical fasteners, as well as chemical-based adhesives and bonding agents.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Substantial, including movement of potentially large and heavy items (up to 80 lbs.), walking up and down stairs on a ship, standing for long periods of time, crawling through tight spaces on a ship, and extremes in temperature.
Required Experience

• Three to five years of related mechanical/technical experience.
• High technical aptitude.
• HSD

Preferred Education 

Protective Equipment

• Safety Glasses conforming to ANSI Z87.1 or higher (required to enter Mfg. area)
• Safety Shoes conforming to ASTM F2413-05 PT Class 75 Protective Toe
• Ear Protection (Noise Reduction Rating 33 dB - as needed)

Hutchinson Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

This is a full-time, exempt position.  Hutchinson Industries, Inc. reserves the right to modify the job description based on its needs and may require the employee to perform functions beyond those mentioned above.  Neither this job description nor any other communication creates an employment contract between Hutchinson Industries, Inc. nor the employee, and either one may terminate employment without notice at any time.